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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 802.60 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 802.60 and 504.71 is: 758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 802.60 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/802.60 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 802.60 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 405,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,077.21/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.27

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